META's diskMETA-Pro desktop search indexes files on disk for fast searching. It supports txt, .doc, .html, .rtf, .xls, and .pdf filesyou can also add custom file types. It indexes files within ZIP and other archive types. Boolean search is available, including search for specific terms near each other, and you can refine the search by date. Results are displayed in order of relevance, with search terms highlighted and shown in context. Personal and Free editions are available with fewer features.

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Neil Rubenking served as vice president and president of the San Francisco PC User Group for three years when the IBM PC was brand new. He was present at the formation of the Association of Shareware Professionals, and served on its board of directors. In 1986, PC Magazine brought Neil on board to handle the torrent of Turbo Pascal tips submitted b... See Full Bio

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